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Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Union Institute & University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Union | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | myunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $13,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $13,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
KWC | Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KWC | Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $18,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $191 |
Diversity |
KWC | Union | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
KWC | Union | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 73% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is larger than than Union based on total student enrollment (834 students vs. 787 students)
KWC vs. Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Union?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 129.8% more expensive to attend than Union for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $13,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.8% higher at KWC than Union Institute & University ($31,900.00 vs. $13,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union Institute & University are 0.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($11,508 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Union Institute & University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($22,561 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union or KWC .
KWC vs. Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC or Union? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Union and KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Union Institute & University (44% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $12,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $38,500)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $4,412 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($18,495 vs. $22,907)
- Union graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($191 vs. $236)
- More Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/